CER 26-0169 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Glen A. Staples Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution honors Bishop Glen A. Staples, the senior pastor of The Temple of Praise in Washington, D.C., for his leadership in spiritual, educational, and community development efforts. The bill formally recognizes his work in establishing the Way of the Word Community Development Corporation and creating the "New Day" Women's Transitional Home, which provides housing and support services to women and children in Southeast D.C. Additionally, the resolution designates a specific day as "Bishop Glen A. Staples Day" to acknowledge his contributions to higher education access and economic empowerment within the District.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics: Community Development Property Development

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Signed Jun 9, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from a draft version to its final enrolled form, adding official headers, dates, and a specific effective date. The most significant substantive change is the addition of Section 3, which states that the resolution takes effect immediately, and the correction of a placeholder date in Section 2 to specify June 16th as Bishop Glen A. Staples Day.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged as it is a ceremonial resolution honoring a specific individual; no new policy areas were added.

TIMELINE

Added Section 3, which establishes that the resolution takes effect immediately upon enrollment.

REQUIREMENT

Changed Section 2 to replace a blank placeholder with the specific date "June 16th" for the designated recognition day.

TECHNICAL

Added official document headers including "ENROLLED ORIGINAL," bill number "26-169," and the Council meeting date of June 9, 2026.

Floor votes · Council Jun 9, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Jun 9, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 9, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Jun 1, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0169 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors